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When your union and management disagree about what contract language means, an arbitrator often becomes the final decision-maker. Understanding how these neutrals approach contract interpretation can help you evaluate potential grievances and strengthen your workplace advocacy. This guide explores the dominant approaches to contract interpretation in labor arbitration.
Read MoreWhen facing unfair discipline at work, winning your arbitration is only the first step. Understanding the remedies available through arbitration helps ensure you receive full justice.
Read MoreWhen your employer imposes discipline or termination, "just cause" is your first line of defense. This fundamental protection, found in most union contracts, requires employers to prove they had legitimate reasons for disciplinary action and followed fair procedures.
Read MoreExperienced attorney with 20 years of legal expertise in OVI/DUI defense, criminal defense, labor union law, and employment law. Admitted to practice in Ohio, the U.S. District Courts for Northern and Southern Ohio, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
by Brian J. Smith, Esq
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